Some journalists and protesters ran for safety.
The development marks the latest attempt by federal authorities to stymie the nationwide demonstrations.
“The main reason we came out is that we women take care of the feeding of the family in our homes as the men are jobless,” said Suwaiba Abdullahi.
The promotions, which came after the panel’s 164th plenary chaired by Chief Justice Kayode Ariwoola in Abuja, marked the end of this year’s rigorous exercise for certifying lawyers to the
Pro-Tinubu demonstrators said they were paid N2,000 out of N5,000 promised.
Mr Akinwale said that the polytechnic management had held various meetings on the matter.
“Dangote Refinery at the moment requires 15 cargoes of crude, at a cost of $13.5 billion yearly. NNPC has committed to supply four,” Mr Tinubu’s aide said.
“No matter how good their intentions are, I believe this protest will be hijacked eventually.’’
“The Armed Forces on its part will not stand by and allow anarchy to befall our nation.’’
The Senate has begun moves to establish a local government election commission.